Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatry
Job Summary
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
As the Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatry (CC) you will be responsible for coordinating care and services and ensuring the quality of care within the Psychiatry Unit, including providing clinical leadership, education and support to all staff. You will work with nursing staff and in consultation with the Manager, Psychiatrists and staff to implement patient treatment planning, and patient & family programming in the unit. You will ensure the appropriate transition of patients back to the community through communication, planning, and coordination with the Regions (including but not limited to Community Health Centers, Social Programs), non-government organizations, and other stakeholders. You will provide clinical supervision, mentorship, support, education and guidance to nurses in the provision of patient care. As an educator, resource and mentor, you will help guide nurses from task orientation to more empowered analytical thinking and care giving approaches.
You will ensure that the physical, emotional, psycho-social, cultural, spiritual, educational and day to day living needs are met, and you will lead the evaluation of patient experience for the unit. You may be required to assist in the treatment of psychiatrically unstable patients who may be violent or agitated, and you will have a key role in the management of Code/Emergency situations. You are expected to remain calm, controlled and professional in all situations and demonstrate compassionate care to the client, family and other members of the health care team.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical experience within Psychiatry. Experience in a clinical education, supervisory or management role would be an asset.
Additional Requirements
• Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.
• Registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) prior to commencement of employment.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Registrations
Eligible for registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN) is mandatory for this position.
For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25736
Closing Date: October 11, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $53.80 per hour to $64.26 per hour (approximately $104,910 - $125,307), plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.